Short film on a mother’s heartbreaking letter (based on a true story) | “Sylvia“ - by R. Prendergast

* Subtitles available: Italian, Russian, Spanish * Our love affair with the automobile can often mean that our oldest jalopy is considered part of the family. In this poignant film, the younger children have even christened their car Sylvia. Starting out as what seems like a normal family road trip, as the journey continues, a sense of anxiety suggests that all is not what it seems. Once the final destination is reached, the heart-breaking conclusion of this true story is revealed. It is one that will not easily be forgotten. An old Opel Senator with a hidden letter, a plea to be cherished and loved. Sylvia is the story of why that letter was written. Richard’s Prendergast’s screenplay is based on a true story, and was written with the consent of the actual people involved. This short film won the following awards: